Savage Beach (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1989, Savage Beach is an action and thriller film directed by Andy Sidaris, running about 92 minutes. “Someone won't get out of this alive!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Donna and Taryn are federal drug enforcement agents based in the Hawaiian isles. Upon the success of a drug bust, they receive a call from Shane Aviation to fly an emergency package of vaccine from Molokai to Knox Island. Unbeknownst to them, Philippine representative Martinez has convinced Captain Andreas to use a reconnaissance satellite to locate a sunken ship laden with gold that the Japanese had pilfered during World War II. Meanwhile, a storm forces Donna and Taryn to land their plane on a remote island which harbors the gold. The hijinks ensue when they are joined by a host of nefarious types who have learned of the gold’s location.
Who’s in it. Savage Beach stars Dona Speir as Donna, Hope Marie Carlton as Taryn, Teri Weigel as Anjelica and John Aprea as Captain Andreas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Savage Beach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savage Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savage Beach tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savage Beach (1989)?
- In US, Savage Beach is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Savage Beach worth watching?
- Savage Beach holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Savage Beach?
- Savage Beach stars Dona Speir, Hope Marie Carlton, Teri Weigel, John Aprea and Bruce Penhall.
- When was Savage Beach released?
- Savage Beach was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.